Grade II listed · Babergh

Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures

Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures is a Grade II listed building in Babergh, first listed on 13 September 2006. It is one of 2,730 Grade II entries among 3,006 listed buildings in Babergh; 99% of Babergh’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1391781
Date first listed	13 September 2006
Local planning authority	Babergh
Location	52.00217, 1.18681 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1391781

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Babergh will require for your works on Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures

Name	Grade	Distance
Park View, Dairy House and Adjoining Dairy	II	86 m
Church of St Michael	II*	185 m
Holbrook Lodge	II	263 m
Widows' Homes	II	327 m
Stable Block to Woolverstone Hall	II	525 m
Berners Hall	II	534 m
War Memorial in Front of Berners Hall	II	540 m
Railings and Gate Piers Enclosing Courtyard to Front of Woolverstone Hall	II	551 m
Woolverstone Hall	I	559 m
Sunken Garden to Rear of Woolverstone House	II	590 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures listed?

Yes. Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1391781, first listed on 13 September 2006. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Woolverstone Hall Walled Garden and Associated Structures?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Babergh, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.